The "Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library" group was formed in 2010 when the historic Bellevue Avenue Library of Upper Montclair was closed, leaving a community without access to the books, movies, newspapers, and magazines on which they had depended on for nearly 96 years.

The structure lay dormant for months. After a tireless campaign, the Friends' group succeeded in re-opening the library, and have acted as the institution's caregivers, advocates, and watchdogs ever since.

Founding Members:
Sue Agte
Raymond D. Aumack
Susan B. Anderson
Sarah R. Brocks
John Downing, Jr.
Jack Drucker
Francesca Elms
Trudy Fraser
Diane A. McAveeney
Lori McConnell
Mary Catherine Moran
Ed Robin
Cordelia Siporin
Ed John Skillin
Ilmar Vanderer

Past Presidents:
Cordelia Siporin 2015-2022
Ed Robin 2014-2015
Raymond D. Aumack 2013-2014
Sue Agte 2012-2013
John Downing, Jr. 2011-2012

The Current Board of the
"Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library"

Ilmar Vanderer, President
Cordelia Siporin, Vice President
Jonathan McDevitt, Treasurer
Adam Grace, Secretary
Dodie Barrington
John Downing, Jr.